Potential Mechanisms to Explain the Increased Levels of Beta-Endorphin during Exercise
Keywords:
opioids, mechanism, glucose, lactic acid, trainingAbstract
Beta endorphin (β-ΕΝ) is a 31 aminoacid neuropeptide that is classified as an endogenous opioid, a
peptide whose properties are to some degree opium- or morphine-like. β-EN is secreted as part of a larger
precursor molecule (pro-opiomelanocortin). Smoking, alcohol intake and exercise are some factors that
affect the blood levels of β-ΕΝ. The intensity and duration of exercise are determinant factors for elevated
levels of β-ΕΝ during exercise. The proposed mechanisms to explain the increased levels of β-ΕΝ with exercise include analgesia, lactate, acid-base balance and metabolic regulation.
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Published
2010-09-30
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Jamurtas Α. Ζ. (2010). Potential Mechanisms to Explain the Increased Levels of Beta-Endorphin during Exercise . Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 8(2), 142–151. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1351
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